43rd Street over Dry Wash
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.03 MI N of Capistrano · Structure no. 07736
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
43rd Street over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying 43rd Street over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 43rd Street over Dry Wash built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 43rd Street over Dry Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.
How much traffic does 43rd Street over Dry Wash carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 43rd Street over Dry Wash?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns 43rd Street over Dry Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.